ASE261 STATICS
| Course Code: | 3840261 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr TUĞBA PİŞKİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To identify force and couple systems acting on particles or rigid bodies by drawing free body diagrams
- To analyze static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies.
- To analyze internal forces in structures and beams.
- To identify and analyze the effects of dry friction on rigid bodies in static equilibrium.
- To compute the geometric and mass properties of surfaces and solids
Course Content
Fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics. Introductory vector analysis. Statics of particles. Statics and equilibrium of rigid bodies in 2-D and 3-D. Equivalent system of forces and couples. Analysis of simple structures, trusses and machines. Analysis of simple beams. Friction. Moments of Inertia.
Course Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
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Use vectors and vector operations to analyze systems of forces and moments in two and three-dimensions.
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Draw free body diagrams of particles and rigid bodies in a plane and in space.
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Apply the equations of equilibrium to analyze the equilibrium of a particle and a rigid body.
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Analyze forces acting on the members of trusses, frames and machines in static equilibrium.
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Analyze internal forces of a beam using shear force and bending moment diagrams.
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Identify dry friction and analyze the equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to friction force.
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Apply first and second moment equations to calculate the center of gravity, center of mass, centroid, mass and area moments of inertia of single and composite bodies.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | ability to apply basic knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering in solving aerospace engineering problems | ✔ | |||
| 2 | ability to analyze and design aerospace systems and subsystems | ✔ | |||
| 3 | ability to reach knowledge required to solve given problems and utilize that knowledge in solving them | ✔ | |||
| 4 | ability to follow advancements in their fields and improve themselves professionally | ✔ | |||
| 5 | ability to communicate and participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution